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Chimney Survey in Mimbridge
Independent chimney surveys in Mimbridge. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Flaunching that has broken away
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Mimbridge, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Chimney survey in Mimbridge
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you’ve noticed redundant stacks capped without ventilation and eroded joints in the brickwork, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and flaunching alike.
In a small place like Mimbridge, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Mimbridge (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
When to book a survey in Mimbridge
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
If you run a business near The Peacocks, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
FAQs for Mimbridge
Will you come out to Mimbridge?
Yes, Mimbridge is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Woking station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There’s no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
Do not ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Places near Mimbridge
Other services in Mimbridge
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Mimbridge
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3.1 miles north-east lies Botleys Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Mimbridge has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Woking High School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live near a park such as Milford Green and Coxhill Green, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Mimbridge is about 2 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Mimbridge, we can come and survey your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Mimbridge. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU24. We cover properties on Station Road, Philpot Lane and Mount Road. Being close to the A3046, Mimbridge is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Horsell (1 mile south-east), Goldsworth Park (2 miles south), Woking (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles north-east) and St John's (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (6 miles north).
Near you in Mimbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Horsell CofE Aided Junior School, The Cricketers Public House and Milford Green and Coxhill Green and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Woking station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chobham Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.